The South Pole geographic and ceremonial markers.
The Barbershop Pole in the background is the ceremonial South Pole marker. The small steel pole in the foreground marks the actual South Pole, which needs to be adjusted regularly.

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The South Pole geographic and ceremonial markers.
The Barbershop Pole in the background is the ceremonial South Pole marker. The small steel pole in the foreground marks the actual South Pole, which needs to be adjusted regularly.